VOICED : Gangsters paradise: Mexicos Guerrero state

The video discusses the conflict in Guerrero state, where two drug cartels vie for control, leading to violence and fear. The disappearance of 43 students in Iguala prompted federal intervention, though critics argue it was long overdue. The region's poverty and geography facilitate drug trafficking. Recent kidnappings, including that of a U.S. citizen, have sparked national protests demanding action.

What event led the federal government to send officers to 13 cities in Guerrero?

• The disappearance of 43 students in Iguala

• A mayor's assassination attempt

• The kidnapping of a U.S. citizen

• The rise of opium trafficking

What conditions in Guerrero have contributed to the thriving drug trade?

• High levels of education

• Strong local governance

• Poverty and a bankrupt state

• International trade agreements

Which gang was involved in the kidnapping of 17 people in Guerrero?

• Sinaloa Cartel

• La Familia

• Anita Gang

• Los Zetas

What has been the public's reaction to the recent kidnappings in Guerrero?

• Increased support for local police

• A national outcry and protests

• A demand for more drug trafficking

• Calls for international intervention

What does the mayor of Korcula believe about the government's response to the crisis?

• The government has no role in local issues

• The government has effectively restored peace

• The government has overstepped its authority

• The government should have intervened earlier